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Library News
from South Country Library
August 10, 2021
Building community by sharing the wonders of learning, creating, and connecting with one another.
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Hello South Country Community,
Are these dog days of summer getting you down? Well here's a solid batch of programs & activities to help fill up your August calendar. Adults can keep active with our exercise classes, teens and children can frame some summer memories, and every age group has a chance to get crafty. Plus don't forget our events at the Bellport Bandshell later in the month.
See you at the library,
~ South Country Library
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES
Please click an age group for program details & registration.
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Online Raffle for Summer Readers
Tiny Tourists Contest
Page Turner Animal Adventures
Craft & Activity Kits
Shark Week!
Watercolor Butterflies
Rock Painting
Paint a London Bus
Summer Turtle
Sun Mobile
DIY Bouncy Ball
DIY Pencil Case
Summer Picture Frame
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Volunteers Needed for the YA Garden!
Teen Trivia
Lava Bead Bracelet
Break-In Bags
Beach Frame Craft
Movie Watch Party
Hook (virtual, on Netflix)
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Outdoor Qigong at Post Morrow
Leaving a Legacy
Telling Your
Ancestors' Stories
Beginner's Embroidery Kit
Enrichment Craft
for adults with
differing abilities
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Events at the Bellport Bandshell
presented by South Country Library & Bellport Village
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Outdoor Movie
Night at the Museum
Wednesday, August 25, 8:00 - 10:00 PM
A movie under the stars for the family.
Bring your own seating and snacks.
A newly-hired night watchman (Ben Stiller) at the Museum of Natural History discovers that the exhibits come to life every night after dark and sets out to control the chaos they cause.
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Concert
Captain Jack
Friday, August 27, 8:00 PM
Join us for a rousing performance by the
Billy Joel Tribute Band, Captain Jack!
Bring your own chair or blanket.
For rain cancellation notice,
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Weekly Trivia
Congrats to the winners of the previous games:
Lisa for Harry Potter & Reed for Celebrities
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Open August 10 - 12
Boy Bands
Can you identify these boy bands by their most famous songs?
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Open August 17 - 19
TV
Which TV shows are these bedrooms from?
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Each game is available to the first twenty participants,
and closes at 9:00 PM on the last day.
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Our Give or Take Food Pantry
is located in the lobby, and available for those in need to obtain food items anytime the library is open.
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We have a bin in the lobby where you can donate non-perishable food to help keep the pantry stocked. Thank you for your generosity!
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The Library has a Notary Public
Call for our notary's availability: 631-286-0818
Fee: $2.00 per notarized signature
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South Country Library patrons may renew their card or apply for a new one online. Images of photo ID & address verification are required.
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Services for Veterans and Job-Seekers
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Helps veterans and their families navigate the VA bureaucracy, provides academic tutoring, and assists with employment transition.
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Provides various tools to help with every step of the job search including rƩsumƩ assistance, interview preparation, and career planning.
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Both above services provide live virtual assistance every day
from 2:00 - 11:00 PM. A current library card is required.
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from
South Country Library
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Patchogue-Medford Library
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Past Webinars from South Country Library
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where you can watch videos of past programs
for children and adults!
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Rent Assistance & Internet Access
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Assistance ProgramIf you need rental assistance and have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, click above to learn more about eligibility & apply.
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If you need assistance affording broadband (fast & reliable) internet, click above to learn more about eligibility & apply.
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Note: These temporary assistance programs are provided by the state and federal government, not South Country Library.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Assistance
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COVID-19 Vaccination
Appointment Assistance for Seniors age 60+.
Call Reference for assistance
631-286-0818 ext. 1.
We cannot guarantee we'll be able to get you an appointment. Vaccinations do not take place at the library. South Country Library cardholders only.
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Are you homebound?
You can get a COVID-19 Vaccine at home.
If you wish to receive the J&J vaccine, call 311.
The Suffolk Dept. of Health Services will send a nurse to your home to answer questions and administer the vaccine. Click for more info.
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Are you looking for the links to resources from previous issues, or want to access the pre-September 2020 issues? Click here for our storage page (en espaƱol). This page will not be updated, so some resources are or will become obsolete.
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22 Station Road
Bellport, NY 11713 (631) 286-0818
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Library Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: Open starting Sept. 12, 12 - 4 pm
Curbside pickup available
Mon-Fri: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: Open starting Sept. 12, 12:30 - 3 pm
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